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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Photography Glossary

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and W300 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 3 years before the W300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX710 HS matches up against the W300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon W300

 SX710 HS W300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SX710 HS

 W300 SX710 HS 
RevealedMay 2017January 2015Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon W300

 SX710 HS W300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the W300.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and W300 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and W300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX710 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography features
Nikon W300 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (269g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging information
Nikon W300 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 231 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 280 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $387